Travel to Utelia

Utelia Tourism



Is the rustic wilderness of Gujarat, Utelia is a small feudal village centering round an old palace. If you want to escape from the heady vibes of Ahmedabad, travel to Utelia. The land, populated by traditional shepherds known as Bharwads, offers you a charming retreat. The gorgeous Utelia Palace is the focal point of the village. Treasure your travel to Utelia by spending nights at the palace.

Back in the 18th century, a chieftain of the Vaghela Rajput clan founded the palace replacing the old wooden one. The palace still houses elegant architecture, well appointed rooms, antic furniture and paintings.

If you do not mind rising a little early in the morning, pay a visit to the Velavadar National Park in your travel to Utelia. You may chance upon the rare Black Buck or the Gray Wolf. The animals are endangered species.

Travel to Utelia if you want to see the intricate courtship dance of the Sarus cranes in the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary. Between November and February, numerous birds arrive here from chilling Siberia in search of a warmer winter.

Do not give Lothal a miss as you travel to Utelia. This is the site where excavations have revealed the ancient relics dating back to the Indus Valley civilization.

If the idea of adventure tickles you enough in your travel to Utelia, take a horse cart or a bullock cart from the royal stable and venture out to a cross-country safari in the rugged terrains of pastoral Gujarat. You may have an experience to cherish for life.

How to Reach Utelia

Utelia is an enchanting place in Gujarat. Although it is a small place but the rich heritage make it a tremendously interesting destination to visit.

By Air

The nearest airport from Utelia is Ahmedabad. The domestic airport is serviced by regular flights connecting it to cities like: Delhi, Mumbai.

By Road

A good network of roads connects Utelia to major cities of Gujarat. Ahmedabad - Bhavnagar Highway, which is a major state highway in the region in only at a distance of 4kms. Ahmedabad is only 75kms away from Utelia and city is linked by road to cities of western India, like: Mumbai, Udaipur.

By Train

The nearest railhead is in Lothal. A well laid rail network links Lothal to the notable cities in Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, which are in turn connected to cities like, Delhi, Mumbai and so on.

Shopping in Utelia

Those who are interested in the rare glimpses of Indian royalty, find an irresistible charm in Utelia. But hardly anyone go for shopping in Utelia.

In fact Utelia is a small village in the rustic wilderness of Gujarat. The place obviously does not offer much for shopping in Utelia.

Ahmedabad is the nearest city from Utelia, which offers great opportunity for shopping. For the true shopaholic, Ahmedabad may appear a favorite haunt. The state of Gujarat has a tremendously rich tradition of handicrafts and handlooms.

Some popular items for shopping in Ahmedabad are:
  • Utelia Palace
  • Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
  • Velavadar National Park
  • Hot Springs



  • Last Updated on : 27/09/2013